Procurement Specialist

at  Ingersoll Rand

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ABOUT US

Zinsser Analytic is an established and internationally successful company for innovative and technologically sophisticated products and systems for automation in chemical, pharmaceutical and biological research and development.
Zinsser Analytic develops and produces the majority of its products at its headquarters in Eschborn. Thanks to our global business orientation, we achieve a high export share and are represented in the most important markets with our own subsidiaries or sales offices.

JOB SUMMARY

• Responsible for managing a selected material commodity and its procurement activities on strategical and tactical level.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Strategical commodity management and/or sourcing experience for direct purchasing (production materials) is required.
• Bachelor’s and/or Master´s degree in engineering, supply chain management, economics, or a similar field.
• Analytical competence is required for market price analysis and for the factors, which affect commodity prices.
• Good negotiation skills and assertiveness.
• Technical background in metals/motors/injection plastics is a plus.
• Project Management skills is a plus.
• Fluent in English and German languages.
• Experience with ERP Systems is a plus.

TRAVEL & WORK ARRANGEMENTS/REQUIREMENTS

• Flexible working hours
• 40-hour week

• Developing and implementing purchasing strategies (e.g. cost reduction, partial sourcing)
• Determination of criteria for supplier evaluation and selection
• Ensuring compliance with supplier evaluation criteria in procurement
• Conducting price and award negotiations
• Negotiating contracts and conditions
• Drafting of supply contracts taking into account the safeguarding of flawless and timely delivery in accordance with external and internal requirements